We deliver cardio-respiratory diagnostics and support patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions in Prince Philip Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who can work flexibly to support the range of services the team offer. This will involve working with qualified staff and working independently to deliver services within a varied work schedule. Attention to detail and accurate record keeping are essential abilities.
There are 2 part time vacancies with flexible hours to be discussed prior to, or at interview.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are to support the clinical physiology team in the provision of cardiac and respiratory investigations. Working with qualified staff during complex procedures such as exercise testing, ensuring patient safety and accurate monitoring. Facilitating the work of qualified staff by greeting patients and performing basic clinical observations and issuing CPAP masks. Working independently to provide routine investigations such as ECG's and the issue of ambulatory cardiac and respiratory monitors. The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills and flexibility to manage their own time and organise their daily activities to meet the numerous demands of the role.
The post-holder will be an active team member, supporting the team and the patients by recognising and implementing improvements, teaching and coaching others.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
This post is advertised as a Band 3. Applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 3 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 70% of the top of Band 3 will be payable during the first 12 months and 75% of the top of a Band 3 during the second 12 months. Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role within 2 years. Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at Band 3 (minimum point on the scale).
Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment. As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 5/11/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Minimum 3 GCSE or equivalent, to include English, Maths and Science
* Society of Cardiological Science and Technology award in Practical Electrocardiography (or working towards, or equivalent local assessment)
* Society of Cardiological Science and Technology Certificate in Electrocardiography (or working towards, or equivalent local assessment)
* ARTP/BTS Foundation Certificate in Spirometry (or working towards, or equivalent local assessment)
* Qualification Credit Framework for Wales Level 2 or 3 (or working towards)
* Core Health Care Support Worker Training
* Basic Life Support
Experience
* Experience of working in a health care environment
* Experience of working in a small team
* Experience of performing a range of investigations as outlined in the job description
* Experience working as a Healthcare Science Assistant
* Experience mentoring or coaching
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata.
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